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Karaoke at Nikki's BBQ

KARAOKE at NIKKI'S BBQ 1616 30th Street, Bakersfield

Thursdays from 8 pm - midnight

Come out and join the fun!

Lopez House Historic Films Fund-raiser - Aug. 1

It will be Kern County on the big screen as “The House with Three Lives” and “Wild West Country: The Lure of Gold” premier for a one night only screening at the majestic Fox Theatre in Bakersfield beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 1. Proceeds from the $10 per person, non-profit, fund-raiser will be used for the ongoing preservation of the historic J.J. Lopez House at the Kern County Museum. Tickets can be purchased at http://vallitix.rdln.com or by calling (661) 322-5200.

Presented by the museum and Kern River Valley Historical Society, the event will even have a 19th Century feel outside with horses and “Wild West Country…” actors in period attire greeting visitors, along with members of the pioneer Lopez, Coppock, Hill, Rankin and Powers families.

“The House with Three Lives” is a 30 minute documentary detailing the history and preservation of the house built in downtown Bakersfield by Spanish immigrant and Tejon Ranch Manager J.J. Lopez in 1906. It became the home for Otis Coppock, who moved it to Rosedale Highway and Calloway Road in 1953, and later the Hill family that purchased it in the 1960s.

Inspired by the late Bob Powers’ books, “Wild West Country…” is a 90 minute docudrama about the county’s South Sierra region, featuring Joseph Walker’s discovery of the pass that bears his name in 1834 through the Kern River Gold Rush and the establishment of gold camp, Whiskey Flat — now known as Kernville.

The films were produced by veteran filmmaker Chuck Barbee, whose credits include work on the Peabody Award network series “Hot Dog” and Emmy Award winner “Night Court.”

For more information, please call Heather Fowler, Kern County Museum Foundation executive director, at (661) 852-5020.

Filipino American Service Team (FAST) Golf Tournament

The Filipino American Service Team (FAST) is sponsoring its first ever Golf Tournament. Membership of FAST consists of many ethnic groups and is not limited to only the Filipino population. We encourage everyone to attend as well as become members of this very worthwhile organization. All profits that FAST receives is given to high school/college students in the form of scholarships.

We are looking for players as well as tee-sponsors.

If you are interested in joining us in this first of what we hope is many golf tournaments, please call Virgil Aninion @ (661)205-1474.

If you are interested in finding out more about FAST and what FAST does for students as well as the local community, please call Rosie Munoz @ (661)871-1365.

Black and White Party @ The Element Lounge Downtown!

Come down to The Element Lounge for a Black and White Party on Friday August 1st! $2 beer and shots! Hip Hop, House, Top 40!

Russo's Books Breaking Dawn Midnight Release Party

Please join us for the release of the highly anticipated novel "Breaking Dawn" by Stepehnie Meyer. This book concludes the thrilling Twilight Saga. The fun starts at 10:00pm on Friday with the book being released at midnight. We will have games, a costume contest, and prizes! We hope to see you there!

Monty Byrom & The Buckaroos - FRI, AUG 1st

Monty Byrom and The Buckaroos

Fri. - Aug. 1st, 7:30pm

Crystal Palace 328-7560, $5.00

Wild Blue Rose LIVE @ The Rocket Shop Cafe

Wild Blue Rose LIVE at The Rocket Shop Cafe Friday night August 1st from 8pm til midnight. No cover before 10-pm. All ages welcome.

Drink & Dinner specials

ROCK FU Music Festival

ROCK FU
Two-Day Music Festival

August 1st and 2nd at The Empty Space
All Ages Show!
$5 Admission/Day
$1 Beers

TENTATIVE LINEUPS:

Friday, August 1st: Doors at 6:30PM, Show starts at 7PM
Chris DeBondt
Low Flying Jet
Trading Company
Jimmy Holliday
Vince Gallindo
Near Miss Mallet
Vecar
The Silence Club

Friday, August 2nd: Doors at 12:30PM, Show starts at 1PM
Matthew Anspach
The Death of Me
In Line With You
MTD
The Dewskies
The Councilmen
Mobius Dick
Hayesfield
Legs On Sale
Norfolk
Codiene Cowboy
Back Off War Child
Get Up Get Down
The Indians
(lineups are subject to change)

This rockin' music festival has been such a success in the past that The Empty Space has decided to bring it back! We've got great lineups both days, with awesome bands representing a variety of genres. Show some support to your local musicians! Stop by to listen to some great music, check out the new gallery exhibit, and get your fill of pizza, $1 beers, and more. The Empty Space is located at 706 Oak Street (behind Pizzaville). Call 327-PLAY for more info.

ROCK FU Music Festival

ROCK FU
Music That Kicks Ass!

August 1st and 2nd at The Empty Space
All Ages Show!
$5 Admission/Day
$1 Beers

TENTATIVE LINEUPS:

Friday, August 1st: Doors at 6:30PM, Show starts at 7PM
Chris DeBondt
Low Flying Jet
Trading Company
Jimmy Holliday
Vince Gallindo
Near Miss Mallet
Vecar
The Silence Club

This rockin' two-day music festival has been such a success in the past that The Empty Space has decided to bring it back! We've got great lineups both days, with awesome bands representing a variety of genres. Show some support to your local musicians! Stop by to listen to some great music, check out the new gallery exhibit, and get your fill of pizza, $1 beers, and more. The Empty Space is located at 706 Oak Street (behind Pizzaville). Call 327-PLAY for more info.

Monty Byrom & The Buckaroos - SAT, AUG 2nd

Monty Byrom and The Buckaroos

Sat. - Aug. 2, 7:30pm

Crystal Palace 328-7560, $5.00

Belly Dance Workshop

Who: Bahiyya Almas Belly Dance Co./Studio

What: Belly Dance Workshop "undulations"

Where: 3000 Mall View Rd. (inside East Hill Mall)

When: Saturday August 2, 2008 @ 10AM

Fees: Pre-paid $5
At the door $10

ROCK FU Music Festival

ROCK FU
Music That Kicks Ass!

August 1st and 2nd at The Empty Space
All Ages Show!
$5 Admission/Day
$1 Beers

TENTATIVE LINEUPS:

Friday, August 1st: Doors at 6:30PM, Show starts at 7PM
Chris DeBondt
Low Flying Jet
Trading Company
Jimmy Holliday
Vince Gallindo
Near Miss Mallet
Vecar
The Silence Club

Rock Out To Knock Out RSD Benefit Concert

Rock Out To Knock Out RSD, Inc. will be holding its 3^rd Benefit Concert at The Nile!!

Come out and enjoy great music by:

SEED: http://www.myspace.com/seedreggaerock

Silent Treatment: .myspace.com/stface

VECAR: http://www.myspace.com/vecarmusi

And

The Silence Club: http://www.myspace.com/thesilenceclub ..

You can visit all the bands at their myspace address above.

Tickets will be $8 advance and $10 at the door.

All monies raised will go to, help purchase durable medical needs and medications for people with RSD that cannot afford it. Awareness to teach others about RSD, and help UCLA in the research for a cure for this terrible condition. Please visit www.tkorsds.org to find out more about RSD, and why we do what we do.

There will be vendors with their cool stuff, and drawings for great prizes.

All this for such a low price and you will be supporting your local music and a local charity!!!!

Thank you Bakersfield for helping Rock Out To Knock Out RSD become the wonderful non-profit organization I have wanted it to be.

Sci-Fi Group Art Show

Group Art Show

Sci-Fi ~ A Tribute to Gene Roddenberry

Accepting artwork of any medium, including but not limited to~ paintings, sculptures, photographs, digital art, drawings, folk art, fabrics, etc.

Anything to do with science fiction, space, aliens, tv shows or movies, etc.

$10 per piece, maximum of $30, maximum of 5 pieces per person - space permitting, additional pieces may be submitted, at $10 each

Deadline to enter is August 7th

For more info, call Mike or Tammy @ 395-1600

The Underground Gallery and Studio

1525 19th St. Bakersfield, CA 93301

Kern County Democrats First Wednesdays

The Kern County Democratic Party hosts a get-together the first Wednesday of each month at Dagny’s Coffee. This is no formal meeting or topic, just a chance for local Democrats and progressively-minded people to talk about the important issues of the day. It’s a great way to meet like-minded people in a county where Democrats, liberals and progressives often feel they are alone in their political leanings. With the upcoming national election in November, there is sure to be some spirited discussion.

August’s meeting is on Wednesday, August 6, from 5 to 7pm at Dagny’s Coffee, 1600 20^th Street, Downtown Bakersfield. For further information, call 322-7411.

Karaoke King Show Live at Club Odyssey in the DoubleTree with DJ Kyle of Good Time Entertainment

Karaoke King Show

Watch - Sing - Be A Star
Wednesday Nights

That’s right Wednesday Night with DJ Kyle, Joe & LeeAnn. This show will be at Club Odyssey inside the DoubleTree Hotel.

The show is open to 21 and Over only at will start at 9pm.
Bakersfield’s Best Karaoke Show with over 52,000 karaoke songs (Click here for our online Karaoke Database)

Come in early for a chance to win prizes From Midas, What a Racquet, Whitewater Carwash, Rainbow Carwash, 34th Street Carwash, Rainforest Carwash, Wave Runner Carwash & Good Time Entertainment

Can't Make The Show watch it live online right on our home page every Wednesday night Click here to watch

Club Odyssey inside the DoubleTree Hotel
: 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, Ca 93308
: 661-633-1949
: Host: Good Time Entertainment
: 9:00 PM
: 21 and Over

KARAOKE at Black Angus Steakhouse

"TAKE A BREAK WEDNESDAY"

Black Angus Steakhouse 3601 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield

Happy Hour 3 pm - midnight

Karaoke 9 pm - midnight

What are People Saying about YOUR Business? Free Seminar from The Bakersfield Californian

What are People Saying about YOUR Business?
We'll help you find out!

Come to our FREE 90 minute "Brown Bag Lunch" to learn to improve and manage word-of-mouth marketing for your business-- from person-to-person contact to online--even if you don’t have a marketing budget. You’ll learn how to create a positive buzz about your business and attract more customers.

- Be entered to win a ¼ page ad within The Bakersfield Californian
- Receive a free business profile on Bakersfield.com
- Network with other business owners

Wednesday, August 6th
12 Noon - 1:30 pm
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
RSVP by August 1st-- 395-7318 or mrusso@bakersfield.com
Pre-order a boxed lunch from Sequoia for only $12.00

Exciting changes at CALM

Weekends at the California Living Museum (CALM) just got more exciting. Wildlife presentations are now scheduled four times on Saturdays (including Twilight at CALM) and three times on Sundays. CALM Animal Keepers focus on mammals, birds of prey or reptiles during individual presentations, providing visitors with up close and personal experiences with the animals.

During Twilight at CALM on Saturdays, the Curator of Animals conducts a lively, hour-long show introducing visitors to a large variety of animals ranging from tarantulas to baby skunks. Presentations are entertaining, and everyone leaves a little more knowledgeable about the wildlife around them.

The Central California Children’s Railroad is on track for rides Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; during Twilight at CALM, and Sundays 1-4 p.m. This is not a kiddie train ride — adults enjoy it as much as children. Tracks run east of the zoo and during the eight minute ride passengers get a great view of the Kern River with frequent glimpses of wildlife in their natural habitat. Train tickets are only $1.

CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway (between Lake Ming and Hart Park). For more information, call 661-872-2256 or visit our Web site at http://www.calmzoo.org.

Chalk on the Walk

8th Annual Chalk on the Walk....a sidewalk art event. A wonderful family day in cool Tehachapi. Artists of all ages and all skill levels will compete for prizes - $15 entry will give you a 4' x 4' square of sidewalk, an official tshirt, and a box of 24 professional chalks. Download application from the website - www.galleryngifts.org.

Opening Reception for Sci-Fi Show

Opening Reception for Sci-Fi group art show

Everyone Welcome!!!

5-8pm

The Underground Gallery and Studio

1525 19th St. @ Eye St.

Softball and baseball sign-ups

Greenfield Baseball & Softball Association

are currently taking
Team & Individual
FALL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
&
TEAM ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS
10 games played on Sundays

From August 24 -November 2, 2008
No Games Played on August 31^st

$450 per team
Fall Ball Individuals
Sign-Ups $50
Sign-ups End August 15th

SIGN UP EARLY FOR THE
2009 SEASON
FOR ONLY $110.00
PRICE WILL GO UP AFTER

JANUARY 1, 2009
Ages 4-16 Boys and Girls
Contact
Sherri 832-3240
or
Marlayna 900-6796

VISIT OUR WEB SITE

GBA.CLUBSPACES.COM

Karaoke at B. Ryders on Tuesday - VIP Party with Free appetizers 9 to 10 pm

Karaoke King Show at B. Ryders

Watch - Sing - Be A Star
Tuesday Nights

Tuesday Night with DJ Kyle, Joe & LeeAnn. This show will be at B-Ryders Sports Bar.

The show is open to 21 and Over only at will start at 9pm.
Bakersfield’s Best Karaoke Show with over 52,000 karaoke songs (Click here for our online Karaoke Database)

TACO TUESDAY
$1 Mini Carne Asada Taco

DRINK SPECIALS
$1 Jello Shots - $2 Tecate Bottles & Miller Lite Pints - $3 Kamikazes

Can't Make The Show watch it live online right on our home page every Tuesday night Click here to watch

B Ryders
7701 White Ln # A1 Bakersfield, CA 93309
661-633-1949
Host: Good Time Entertainment
9:00 PM
21 and Over
Click For More Information

sponsored by:
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Bakersfield Track Club Summer Series (formerly known as the Darryl Easter Memorial Handicap Series)

The Bakersfield Track Club Summer Series (formerly known as the Darryl Easter Memorial Handicap Series) is a series of 6 5K runs beginning in early June and running through most of the Summer. The events are held every other Tuesday at 7pm on Alfred Harrell Hwy just across from CALM. See Map

No watches allowed

Caution to the wise, 5K running events should only be undertaken by individuals who have been exercising regularly. The BTC and its members are always welcoming to people who want to begin an exercise program, but seek doctor's advice first. That being said, when you do come out to enjoy the fun, make sure you are well hydrated, and if you notice you are not feeling well, slow down and let someone know.

Entry Fees T-shirts Each runner must run 3 races once a handicap is established in order to earn a race shirt. Awards Each runner must compete in three races once a handicap is established to qualify for awards. There will be awards given for overall top ten (best cumulative points in 3 races), and for the top 3 scratch times for male and female. Your Handicap Sandbaggers A sandbagger is a person who purposely runs slower in early races in order to show improvement in later runs. We have rules for you. If you show a 17% improvement your time will be adjusted according to some complicated mathematical formula and your placing will be altered. Contact

$5 per event for non BTC members
$4 per event for BTC members
$3 per event for students

On your very first time out, you will be a "scratch runner," or a runner without a handicap. Scratch runners will be given a slip of paper indicating a 15 minute handicap (7:15 pm starting time).

The time run for the 5K this first time will be compared to a 30 minute benchmark. If you run longer than 30 minutes, you will earn a negative handicap (a 34:17 5K will result in a -4:17 handicap and you will begin your next race of the series at 4:17 before 7pm). If you run faster than 30 minutes, you will earn a positive handicap (a 22:51 5K will result in a 7:09 handicap and you will begin your next race at 7minutes and 9 seconds after 7pm).

The idea is that if everyone runs the exact same time next run, we all finish together at 7:30. That never happens. First one in wins. Best points goes to most improved runner.

QUESTIONS: For more information call Mike or Lauri Taylor

taylor0656@sbcglobal.net. Phone number 665-9278 or 301-0836

Softball and Baseball Sign-ups

Greenfield Baseball & Softball Association

are currently taking
Team & Individual
FALL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
&
TEAM ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS
10 games played on Sundays

From August 24 -November 2, 2008
No Games Played on August 31^st

$450 per team
Fall Ball Individuals
Sign-Ups $50
Sign-ups End August 15th

SIGN UP EARLY FOR THE
2009 SEASON
FOR ONLY $110.00
PRICE WILL GO UP AFTER

JANUARY 1, 2009
Ages 4-16 Boys and Girls
Contact
Sherri 832-3240
or
Marlayna 900-6796

VISIT OUR WEB SITE

GBA.CLUBSPACES.COM

Steve Miller Band Feat. Joe Cocker

One of the original jam bands, the Steve Miller Band emerged from San Francisco’s summer of love with a distinct sound that has proven to be timeless. Still a mainstay of the summer concert season, the band will make a special tour stop in Bakersfield, CA at the Rabobank Arena on August 13^th. Tickets go on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets on Saturday, June 21^st at 12Noon.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090040CDEEC964A7?brand=rabobank

Karaoke King Show Live at Club Odyssey in the DoubleTree with DJ Kyle of Good Time Entertainment

Karaoke King Show

Watch - Sing - Be A Star
Wednesday Nights

That’s right Wednesday Night with DJ Kyle, Joe & LeeAnn. This show will be at Club Odyssey inside the DoubleTree Hotel.

The show is open to 21 and Over only at will start at 9pm.
Bakersfield’s Best Karaoke Show with over 52,000 karaoke songs (Click here for our online Karaoke Database)

Come in early for a chance to win prizes From Midas, What a Racquet, Whitewater Carwash, Rainbow Carwash, 34th Street Carwash, Rainforest Carwash, Wave Runner Carwash & Good Time Entertainment

Can't Make The Show watch it live online right on our home page every Wednesday night Click here to watch

Club Odyssey inside the DoubleTree Hotel
: 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, Ca 93308
: 661-633-1949
: Host: Good Time Entertainment
: 9:00 PM
: 21 and Over

KARAOKE at Black Angus Steakhouse

TAKE A BREAK WEDNESDAY

Black Angus Steakhouse 3601 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield

HAPPY HOUR 3 pm - midnight

KARAOKE 9 pm - midnight

Baseball and Softball Sign-ups

Greenfield Baseball & Softball Association

are currently taking
Team & Individual
FALL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
&
TEAM ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS
10 games played on Sundays

From August 24 -November 2, 2008
No Games Played on August 31^st

$450 per team
Fall Ball Individuals
Sign-Ups $50
Sign-ups End August 15th

SIGN UP EARLY FOR THE
2009 SEASON
FOR ONLY $110.00
PRICE WILL GO UP AFTER

JANUARY 1, 2009
Ages 4-16 Boys and Girls
Contact
Sherri 832-3240
or
Marlayna 900-6796

VISIT OUR WEB SITE

GBA.CLUBSPACES.COM

Kern County Museum's Fun Day: Splish Splash Safari

Learn about water, play in water, slide through water, and generally celebrate this life sustaining fluid we often take for granted. Don't forget to wear your bathing suit! Admission of $2 per person includes 6 ride tickets for children 3-12 and a variety of free activities all with a surfing safari theme! Children under 3 can get in free. Extra ride tickets are 50 cents and a hot dog lunch is available for $3 per person. Don't miss out on this fun filled event!

A ‘Splish, Splash Safari’

What better way for children to keep cool and enjoy a summer day than by attending the Kern County Museum’s Splish, Splash Safari on Aug. 14 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the museum, 3801 Chester Avenue in Bakersfield. Admission is only $2, which includes six activity tickets for children ages 3-12. Extra activity tickets are 50 cents apiece. Even a hot dog lunch is available for only $3. Children younger than age three are admitted free with parent or guardian. Parking is free, too!

Don’t forget your swimsuit because this safari includes a lot of splishing and splashing with a water slide and all kinds of other water adventures to help children have fun learning about and celebrating the life sustaining fluid we often take for granted.

For more information, please call (661) 852-5000 or visit the museum Web site at http://www.kcmuseum.org.

Baseball and Softball Sign-ups

Greenfield Baseball & Softball Association

are currently taking
Team & Individual
FALL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
&
TEAM ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS
10 games played on Sundays

From August 24 -November 2, 2008
No Games Played on August 31^st

$450 per team
Fall Ball Individuals
Sign-Ups $50
Sign-ups End August 15th

SIGN UP EARLY FOR THE
2009 SEASON
FOR ONLY $110.00
PRICE WILL GO UP AFTER

JANUARY 1, 2009
Ages 4-16 Boys and Girls
Contact
Sherri 832-3240
or
Marlayna 900-6796

VISIT OUR WEB SITE

GBA.CLUBSPACES.COM

"HOLLYWOOD CONFIDENTIAL" Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show

OPENS FRI AUGUST 15, 2008 Performs the 3rd FRI eve of each month.

A wildly funny professional interactive public comedy murder mystery show & four course dinner.

"HOLLYWOOD CONFIDENTIAL" - Set in a cozy Mediterranean hide-away. At this swanky 1950s show you'll find Hollywood hub-bub, stars & starlets, love triangles, and even a murder. Dine & decide with these red carpet types caught in the casbah. (PG 13 mature audience)

Solve the murder while you dine. Mediterranean Menu. Choice of entree and dessert. Free personalization for special celebrations in our show newspaper (birthday, anniversary, etc). Full bar available. Private parties available. Call for reservations. (Walk-ins accepted if not sold out.) Visit our extensive website. www.KillerEntertainment.com

Other public shows available in LA and OC including Long Beach, Costa Mesa, & Orange.

Mammoth Festival

The magic of Mammoth in the summer joins the finer things in life when blues, jazz, and folk musical groups Robben Ford, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, and Laurence Juber with Guitar Noir featuring Jeff Stern and Domenic Genova headline Mammoth Mountain’s Second Annual Mammoth Festival. Truly a taste of Mammoth, Mammoth Festival returns August 15-17, 2008 featuring live outdoor concerts, wine tasting from a variety of world-class vintners, food from local restaurants, and an expo from local and regional artists.

Still Kickin' LIVE @ the Rocket Shop Cafe

Still Kickin' band LIVE at The Rocket Shop Cafe. 8pm-midnight. No cover charge before 10pm. All ages welcome. Dinner Specials. Drink Specials. Dancing.

Baseball and Softball Sign-ups

Greenfield Baseball & Softball Association

are currently taking
Team & Individual
FALL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
&
TEAM ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS
10 games played on Sundays

From August 24 -November 2, 2008
No Games Played on August 31^st

$450 per team
Fall Ball Individuals
Sign-Ups $50
Sign-ups End August 15th

SIGN UP EARLY FOR THE
2009 SEASON
FOR ONLY $110.00
PRICE WILL GO UP AFTER

JANUARY 1, 2009
Ages 4-16 Boys and Girls
Contact
Sherri 832-3240
or
Marlayna 900-6796

VISIT OUR WEB SITE

GBA.CLUBSPACES.COM

Exciting changes at CALM

CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway (between Lake Ming and Hart Park). For more information, call 661-872-2256 or visit our Web site at http://www.calmzoo.org.

Academy of Art University, Open House - Southern California

The largest art and design school in the nation is coming to Southern California. Come join us at any of the Open Houses below!

Los Angeles Open House

When: Saturday, August 16, 2008

Time: 10 AM - 5 PM (Ongoing)
Where:
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
RSVP: Here or call 800-544-2787

Orange County Open House

When: Sunday, August 17, 2008

Time: 10 AM - 5 PM (Ongoing)
Where:
Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
RSVP: Here or call 800-544-2787

San Diego Open House

When: Monday, August 18th, 2008

Time: 10 AM - 5 PM (Ongoing)
Where:
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
One Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101
RSVP: Here or call 800-544-2787

What:
Don't Miss this Exclusive Opportunity to:

Meet Successful Alumni & Get Portfolio Feedback (optional)
Complete your Application for Fall 2008
See Online Art & Design Class Demonstrations
Find out about Housing, Financial Aid and More

Admission is FREE!

Save Time, $$$ and GAS! Take your required 6-hour Notary Public class HERE in Bakersfield.

Save Time, $$$ and GAS! Take your required 6-hour Notary Public class HERE in Bakersfield. Small class size limited to ONLY 20 Students - So register early! This 1-day class will teach you all of the Notary laws but also the "Real World" Notary skills that you will need in your profession, including Fraud Detection & Prevention.

The Class includes: Your Workbook & Reference Guide, State Notary Handbook, the NEW 2008 Notarial forms: Acknowledgments, Jurats and Copy Certification by Document Custodian AND Continental Breakfast and Lunch.

As a benefit of taking your class with AV Notary Network, YOU WILL SAVE OVER $300 on your required Notary Bond and 4-year $100,000 Errors & Omissions Insurance, which protects you!

The required Live Scan for State & FBI background checks and your color Application Photo will be offered prior to class at 7:30 am for your convenience to save you time & money .

To register for class, please visit our website at www.avnotary.com . Please feel free to call me for more information.

Copperopolis Town Square to Host ‘Hot Copper Days’

Copperopolis Town Square to Host ‘Hot Copper Days’

Castle & Cooke Teams with Lake Tulloch Lions Club to Present Vintage Car Show

(COPPEROPOLIS, Calif.) – Castle & Cooke -- purveyor of high-end resort, residential communities and commercial centers -- today announces Copperopolis Town Square will host Hot Copper Days, a vintage car show sponsored by the Lake Tulloch Lions Club of Calaveras County on August 16 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pre-registration entry fees are $15, and $20 at the gate, day-of-admission. Awards are bestowed for first and second place in 13 car classes, with judging taking place from 1 to 3 p.m. Also awarded will be “Best in Show” and the “Copperopolis Town Square Manager’s Award,” as selected by Billie B. Kane. The first 100 entries will receive free souvenir dash plaques, courtesy of Copperopolis Town Square.

“With its first phase completed and a host of new businesses open and flourishing, Copperopolis Town Square is a lively, ideal setting for local events and festivals,” says Kane, Director of Properties for Castle & Cooke.

For more information or to register for Hot Copper Days, call 209.785.4222, or 209.785.0537. For more information about Copperopolis Town Square, including leasing and real estate opportunities, visit www.copperopolistownsquare.com, email copperopolistownsquare@castlecooke.com or call 866.276.4235

Premier Bride Showplace

Premier Bride Showplace hosts the Central Valley's best bridal show at the Fresno Convention Center - New Exhibit Hall. Highlight events include grand prize giveaways, 180 door prizes and 2 fashion shows.

Sunday, August 17, 10am - 4pm

Tickets are $5 in advance from www.brideshowplace.com or $8 at the door

Starting a Child Care Business Workshop

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a part of a growing industry where you can help children and earn money at the same time? If so, attend one of three, free “How to Start a Child Care Business” workshops on July 16, Aug. 19 or Sept. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2100 Chester Ave., in Bakersfield. To register, call the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at (661) 395-4126 or visit online at http://www.weill-sbdc.com/worshops-events.html.

Presented by Local Investment in Child Care (LINCC), SBDC and Community Connection for Child Care, the workshop will give you the practical information you need to open a quality child care business as a stand-alone center or in-home operation. Kern County will need 80 new child care centers and 1,000 family child care home providers by the year 2015.

All aspects of running a child care business will be discussed. So, if you are a child development professional, child care operator, home-based entrepreneur, real estate developer, business owner or have a desire to be in the child care business, this workshop will help you determine if a child care business is right for you.

For more information, please contact Dana Adams, LINCC child care intermediary, at (661) 636-4572.

Industry Nights at Azul every Tuesday

INDUSTRY NIGHT @ Azul Lounge Downtown every Tuesday

Come have a drink, a taco, and relax on your night away from work. Not everyone gets to have the weekends off!

9pm-1am

$.50 tacos
$.50 Pabst Blue Ribbon until 10pm

$1.00 Dos Equis all night long

with special guest DJ Ogre on the tables

Come out and show your support!!

Lunch & Learn - HIPAA, COBRA & Other Scary Acronyms

KDG Human Resource Solutions is hosting a monthly lunch program designed to provide continuing education on timely HR management issues. The topic is "HIPAA, COBRA & Other Scary Acronyms" and will provide information on the essential, but often complex, regulation of benefits.

Pre-registration is required. For more information visit www.kdghrsolutions.com

Home Business Showcase

A Marvelous Affair

Showcasing a variety of home businesses including Mary Kay, Tiffany’s Jewelry, Rodan+Fields Dermatologist, Designer Inspired Handbags, Gold Canyon Candles, Uppercase Living, Pleasure Parties, and much more. This is unique opportunity to promote your products. Want to work around your family’s schedule? Ask our consultants how to start your own business. Product demos throughout the night.

Food~Fun~FREE Stuff

The Heaters: Berghoff, Byrom, Mitchell & Russell

The Heaters: Berghoff, Byrom, Mitchell & Russell, at Banachek's Friday, Aug. 22 and Saturday, Aug. 23 from 9PM - 1AM at 4601 State Road, 387-9224.

Olympic Book Launch

McCracken, Local Author, Launches Olympic Book

Kristi McCracken, a valley educator, weekly columnist and published author, is set to launch her latest children’s book about the ancient Olympics. Join her at 6:00 Friday evening, August 22, at Rosso’s Bookstore in Bakersfield for an entertaining multimedia presentation. She’ll sign copies of her book after the talk.

As Olympic fever spreads across the country and the world, many are tuning into to nightly broadcasts of this popular sporting event. With a national focus on the prowess of our most talented athletes, modern day Olympic viewers remind McCracken of the ancient Greeks spectators.

The modern games are doing things on a larger scale. If you add the number of performers and athletes of the Beijing Games, that would surpass the total spectators who viewed the ancient Olympics at their peak. Beijing estimates about seven million spectators for 17 days of competition. The 40,000 Greeks traveled to watch five days of sporting festivals.

While the modern games are known by the city that hosts them such as the Beijing Olympics, the ancient Greeks named their Olympics for the winner of the stade race which is similar to our 100 meter dash. Stade means the length of the stadium. The first games were known as the Korebos Games after the man who won the stade. Even though the modern games are known for the city name, this year’s Olympics might be remembered by the athlete who swam the fastest - the Phelp’s Games.

McCracken is enthralled with the physical accomplishments of the Olympic contenders and stays up late to watch the games. Since she is a “forty something” gal who swims laps regularly, she cheered Dara Torres on for each of her silver medals.

Kristi’s son, Drew, is a nationally ranked swimmer, so she watched each of Michael Phelps events as well. Drew placed fourth in the butterfly at national competition this spring in a high tech swimsuit that had been given to him by Jason Lezak.

Lezak’s name hadn’t meant much to McCracken until she saw his incredible anchor leg of the 4 x 100 relay where he “out-touched” the Frenchman for the gold medal. McCracken’s son called her at midnight after that race and said, “Did you see that Mom? He’s the guy that gave me my swimsuit. My coach introduced me to Jason Lezak when he was visiting campus before nationals. Jason and I wear the same size suit and he had extra ones from his sponsors. He let me have my pick.”

McCracken speaks with pride about her son and says that birthing a book is about like having another child. Her Olympic book is written at the fourth grade level with sixth grade content. This easy to read book helps interest intermediate students in learning facts about Greek history. The entire book is also available on a read along CD which is helpful for squirmy travelers in the car and struggling readers who need extra support for comprehension.

When asked about the content of her book, she talked about all the interesting facts she learned while researching the ancient Olympics. For example, today Nike refers to a brand of athletic wear, but in Greece long ago, Nike was known as the goddess of victory. Athletes made offerings to statues of her before they competed.

The ancient Olympic ceremonies also involved the sacrifice of white oxen to Zeus. This not only fed the spectators, but boys especially like reading about the gross blood pouring out onto the ground and the flies that it attracted.

As an educator not only does she teach gifted fifth graders, but she is a workshop presenter to other educators at conferences across the state. You’re in for a treat as she’s a seasoned speaker who’s spoken at various state conferences for GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), CUE (Computer Using Educators), and for the CRA (California Reading Association) to audiences of hundreds.

Since her home town of Porterville no longer has a bookstore, she’s launching her latest book in Bakersfield. Come meet the author at 6:00 on Friday night at Russo’s Bookstore four miles west of Highway 99 on Ming Avenue in the Marketplace shopping center. She said she scheduled the event early enough that you can get home to watch the modern Olympics after her book talk.

Honky Tonk Truckers @ the Rocket Shop Cafe

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The Honky Tonk Truckers will be appearing @

The Rocket Shop Cafe
2000 S. Union Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661)832-4800
www.RocketShopCafe.com

The Honky Tonk Truckers will be playing their rockin' mix of modern country, classic country and Southern rock at the Rocket Shop Cafe on Friday night, August 22nd. The show starts at 8:00 pm and there is no cover charge until 10:00 pm.

The Rocket Shop Cafe is one of Bakersfield's newest clubs and features live music on Friday nights, Karaoke on Saturday nights, great food and a full bar.

If you like bands like Lonestar, Brooks and Dunn, Pat Green, Kevin Fowler, Toby Keith, Dwight Yoakam, Joe Nichols, Lee Roy Parnell, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins, Trick Pony, Little Texas, Merle Haggard, George Strait, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Marshall Tucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top then come down to the Rocket Shop Cafe for and evening of fun with the Honky Tonk Truckers.

Here are the directions for our friends from Tehachapi:

Take 58 West toward Bakersfield
Exit 58 at Union Ave
Turn Left on Brundage Lane
Turn Left at the first light on Union Ave
The Rocket Shop Cafe is located about 1.5 miles down Union
on the corner of Union and Wilson Rd.

Looking for a band for your party, wedding or special event? The Honky Tonk Truckers are currently seeking bookings for our 2008 schedule.

Check us out on the web at: http://www.honkytonktrucker...

1916

Come and see Bakersfield's premier Celtic Rock Band, 1916. They are an energetic rock band with a bagpiper twist. They mix traditional Irish/Scottish tunes with their own original music to create something worth seeing. Put on your kilt and enjoy the show!!!

A Marvelous Affair

Showcasing a variety of home businesses including Mary Kay, Tiffany’s Jewelry, Rodan+Fields Dermatologist, Designer Inspired Handbags, Gold Canyon Candles and much more. This is unique opportunity to promote your products.

Want to work around your family’s schedule? Ask our consultants how to start your own business.

Food~Fun~FREE Stuff

For more information call 661.345.7710. Space available.

Events: Bakersfield.com

Karaoke at Nikki's BBQ

Lopez House Historic Films Fund-raiser - Aug. 1

Filipino American Service Team (FAST) Golf Tournament

Black and White Party @ The Element Lounge Downtown!

Russo's Books Breaking Dawn Midnight Release Party

Monty Byrom & The Buckaroos - FRI, AUG 1st

Wild Blue Rose LIVE @ The Rocket Shop Cafe

ROCK FU Music Festival

ROCK FU Music Festival

Monty Byrom & The Buckaroos - SAT, AUG 2nd

Belly Dance Workshop

ROCK FU Music Festival

Rock Out To Knock Out RSD Benefit Concert

Sci-Fi Group Art Show

Kern County Democrats First Wednesdays

Karaoke King Show Live at Club Odyssey in the DoubleTree with DJ Kyle of Good Time Entertainment

Karaoke King Show

KARAOKE at Black Angus Steakhouse

What are People Saying about YOUR Business? Free Seminar from The Bakersfield Californian

What are People Saying about YOUR Business? We'll help you find out!

Exciting changes at CALM

Chalk on the Walk

Opening Reception for Sci-Fi Show

Softball and baseball sign-ups

Karaoke at B. Ryders on Tuesday - VIP Party with Free appetizers 9 to 10 pm

Karaoke King Show at B. Ryders

Bakersfield Track Club Summer Series (formerly known as the Darryl Easter Memorial Handicap Series)

Softball and Baseball Sign-ups

Steve Miller Band Feat. Joe Cocker

Karaoke King Show Live at Club Odyssey in the DoubleTree with DJ Kyle of Good Time Entertainment

Karaoke King Show

KARAOKE at Black Angus Steakhouse

Baseball and Softball Sign-ups

Kern County Museum's Fun Day: Splish Splash Safari

A ‘Splish, Splash Safari’

Baseball and Softball Sign-ups

"HOLLYWOOD CONFIDENTIAL" Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Mammoth Festival

Still Kickin' LIVE @ the Rocket Shop Cafe

Baseball and Softball Sign-ups

Exciting changes at CALM

Academy of Art University, Open House - Southern California

Save Time, $$$ and GAS! Take your required 6-hour Notary Public class HERE in Bakersfield.

Copperopolis Town Square to Host ‘Hot Copper Days’

Premier Bride Showplace

Starting a Child Care Business Workshop

Industry Nights at Azul every Tuesday

INDUSTRY NIGHT @ Azul Lounge Downtown every Tuesday

Lunch & Learn - HIPAA, COBRA & Other Scary Acronyms

Home Business Showcase

The Heaters: Berghoff, Byrom, Mitchell & Russell

Olympic Book Launch

Honky Tonk Truckers @ the Rocket Shop Cafe

1916

A Marvelous Affair

What are People Saying about YOUR Business?
We'll help you find out!